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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,126.28, 437,630.88 and 173,885.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,126.28, 437,630.88 and 173,885.88 is: 239,960.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,126.28 : 437,630.88 = 173,885.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,126.28/437,630.88 = 173,885.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,126.28x = 437,630.88 × 173,885.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,126.28x = 76,097,830,683.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,097,830,683.97/317,126.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,960.66

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